A participant handout for Lesson 2 (Decomposition) with a Rally Coach section for low-lift tasks, a Professional Blueprint for classroom application, and a reflective Coach's Corner connecting early exposure to long-term CS success.
A 5-slide presentation for Lesson 2 (Decomposition) featuring the Allison Cuttler quote, the video intro, Rally Coach instructions, and professional application examples across storytelling, standards, and math.
Updated facilitation guide for Lesson 2 (Decomposition), featuring quotes from Krauss & Prottsman and Allison Cuttler, a Rally Coach instructional strategy, and cross-curricular connections from literacy to industrial tech.
A teacher guide with standards, pacing, and pedagogical tips. Optimized for single-page use with improved contrast and layout.
A structured planning document for advocacy projects. Optimized for 2-page printing with an expanded sketch area and clear checklist.
A research and analysis worksheet where students investigate environmental inequality. Optimized for 2-page printing with generous work areas and built-in visual aids.
A 6-slide presentation covering environmental justice concepts, the Flint water crisis, urban air pollution data, and potential community solutions.
A comprehensive answer key for the Food Chain Builder Activity and the Chain Reaction Worksheet, including all eight ecosystem chains and vocabulary definitions.
A teacher-facing facilitation guide providing lesson objectives, a pacing guide, discussion prompts, and notes on common student misconceptions regarding food chains.
A worksheet featuring vocabulary matching, a food chain diagram analysis (Corn -> Mouse -> Owl), and a creative section for students to draw their own food chain. Designed for 3rd-grade assessment.
A hands-on activity where students cut out organism cards and paste them into the correct ecosystem food chains. Covers all eight requested ecosystems: Grassland, Backyard, Rainforest, Tundra, Ocean, Desert, Forest, and Pond.
A set of interactive slides that introduce the concept of food chains, define producers and consumers, and showcase example chains from eight diverse ecosystems. Includes clear visuals and directional arrows to illustrate energy flow.
Teacher's reference and answer key for the Cycle Quest worksheet, providing suggested responses and textual evidence for RI.3.1 assessment.
A comprehensive reading passage about the water cycle with targeted 'How' and 'Why' comprehension questions to build RI.3.1 proficiency.
A vibrant slide deck introducing RI.3.1 skills through the lens of the water cycle, teaching students how to distinguish between 'how' and 'why' questions using scientific evidence.
A teacher-facing facilitation guide for the Waste Wise project, including learning objectives, pacing, safety notes, and discussion prompts.
A detailed grading rubric for the Trash to Treasure video project, focusing on scientific accuracy, creative execution, and technical quality.
A comprehensive project guide and rubric for high school students to create a video documentary or performance art piece focused on waste management and upcycling, inspired by Shoji Yamasaki.
A research primer for students explaining the mechanics of bioaccumulation and biomagnification, providing inquiry questions and scientific vocabulary to support their lab report research.
A formal grading rubric for teachers to assess the Plastic-Free Project lab report, focusing on research depth, challenge integrity, and scientific writing standards.
A two-week tracking log for students to document their single-use plastic encounters, attempted alternatives, and difficulty levels as part of their Zero Waste Quest project.
A comprehensive project guide for the Zero Waste Quest, detailing the challenge rules, research requirements on bioaccumulation, and the specific structure for the final formal lab report.
A student planning worksheet for the Portfolio Showcase. Includes a draft area for a professional bio, an asset inventory checklist for all Unit 4 projects, and a final launch area for the live URL. Optimized for single-page printing.
A facilitation guide for teachers covering Lesson 42-43: The Portfolio Showcase. Includes instructional scripts for the 'digital resume' hook, technical curation tips, and professional farewell notes. Optimized for single-page printing.
A celebratory and professional slide deck for the Portfolio Showcase. Guides students through the transition from students to founders, the philosophy of curation, and the technical steps to publish their work as a professional digital studio.
A student drafting worksheet for Lesson 41: The Business Reflection. Includes a SWOT analysis matrix for the pitch, space for a 3-paragraph strategic reflection (The Pivot Document), and an end-of-semester proud moment exit ticket. Optimized for single-page printing.
A teacher facilitation guide for Lesson 41: The Business Reflection. Includes instructional scripts for the 'famous pivot' hook, SWOT analysis instruction, and professional context on business retrospectives. Optimized for single-page printing.
A reflective slide deck for Lesson 41. Covers famous business pivots, introduces the SWOT analysis framework for performance evaluation, and guides students through drafting a 3-paragraph strategic reflection.
A student evaluator rubric and investment log for the two-day "Big Pitch" event. Includes a boardroom scoring table for peer feedback on visual design, data, and delivery, plus the final "Class Cash" investment decision. Optimized for printing.
A two-day facilitation guide for the Unit 4 Capstone: The Big Pitch. Includes room setup instructions, the 3+2 minute timing rules, and instructional scripts for the "Shark Tank" Q&A and final "Class Cash" investment reflection. Optimized for single-page printing.
A high-stakes presentation slide deck for the Unit 4 Capstone: The Big Pitch. Includes "Founder's Circle" hooks, 3+2 pitch rules, scoring criteria for design, data, and delivery, and the final "Investor's Choice" exit ticket.
A student rehearsal log and peer-feedback worksheet for Lesson 38. Includes a non-verbal fundamentals checklist, space for partner feedback on projection and filler words, and an exit ticket for self-correction. Optimized for single-page printing.
A facilitation guide for teachers covering Lesson 38: Public Speaking with Media. Includes instructional scripts for non-verbal communication, projection coaching tips, and professional speaking context. Optimized for single-page printing.
A high-impact slide deck for Lesson 38: Public Speaking with Media. Covers non-verbal communication, the speaker's toolkit (eye contact, posture), projection techniques, and a rehearsal roadmap.
A student planning and checklist worksheet for Lesson 37. Includes a data proof strategy section, a slide asset checklist for the final five slides of the pitch deck, and a project self-audit checklist. Optimized for printing.